BENGAL CAT BREED INFORMATION
What is a Bengal Cat ? _
The Bengal cat is a natural miracle! He is a hybrid cat, a mix between the domestic cat and the Asian leopard (Prionailurus Bengalensis), a tiny wild cat native to Asia, namely the Bengal area. The end product is spectacular: a small leopard with the "Wild" appearance of an Asian leopard and the "Sweet" behavior of a domestic cat! We adopted the name OMG Bengals after contemplating about these two traits. You'll find all the information you need about the Bengal cat breed down below!
ORIGIN OF THE BENGAL CAT BREED
Jean S. Mill, an American, produced this crossbreed for the first time in 1963.From this cross came the first hybrids known as “F1” (1st generation) and “F2” (2nd generation), semi-wild cats. The Bengal cat was dubbed “domestic” after the fourth and fifth generations. We develop the 7th and 8th generations following the Asian leopard in our program, which allows us to produce kittens that are exceptionally friendly and good-natured.
It took several years for the International Cat Association (TICA) to acknowledge the Bengal cat breed, and Jean S. Mill was only permitted to compete in her first cat exhibition in 1985. The success was instant, and this breed is now more popular than ever on a global scale
BENGAL CAT COAT
One of the first things most people notice about the Bengal cat’s appearance is his gorgeous fur, which resembles that of his forefathers. Rosettes are the little markings that may be observed all over his body. It gives the cat an unusual look. When you pet a Bengal cat, you’ll notice how smooth and silky his fur is. The term “glitter” refers to a thin, shimmering coating over his body that looks like gold dust at times.
The Bengal kitten passes through a fuzzy stage that makes his fur and markings less contrasted starting at the age of 3-4 weeks and can endure for 3 to 5 months.This is a direct heritage of the Asian leopard, which is used to hide young leopards from their predators. Another important point: the Bengal cat breed is not hypoallergenic despite what many people claim.
BENGAL CAT PATTERNS AND COLORS
Do you have a soft spot for the brown Bengal cat? Wait to view the Bengal cat’s other potential colors and patterns. Many are simply beautiful! There are also hues and patterns that resemble the snow leopard, black panther, and classic leopard. OMG Bengals specializes in unusual and eye-catching hues. The information and photographs on these pages are a visual treat.
BENGAL CAT LIFESPAN AND WEIGHT
The Bengal cat is classified as medium to big in size. The mature Bengal cat weighs between 11 and 17 pounds for a male and 7 to 12 pounds for a female. Their life expectancy ranges from 14 to 16 years.
ALWAYS IMPROVING THE BENGAL KITTEN CHARACTERISTICS
As Bengal cat breeders, we are always striving to develop in all areas. The objective is to get a gorgeous color with contrasting rosettes, great flow, a wild head with a strong muscular body, a short silky hair and a short thick tail, and so on.
Obviously, there is no such thing as a perfect cat. However, we are always striving to build one that is as near to ideal as possible.